A '''Cub Scout Den Leader''' is an adult volunteer who is in charge of planning and running [[Cub Scout]] ([[Wolf Cub Scout|Wolf]] and [[Bear Cub Scout|Bear]]) [[den]] meetings, usually with one or more [[Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader]]s and a [[Den Chief]]. They coordinate the den's involvement in [[pack]] activities, and facilitate and track the den's [[Cub Scout Advancement|advancement]].

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:''See the [[Den Leader Getting Started Guide|Getting Started Guide]] for info about applications, den meetings, training, resources and lesson plans for each meeting.

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A '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is the [[adult volunteer]] who plans and runs [[Tiger Cub Scout|Tiger]], [[Wolf Cub Scout|Wolf]] or [[Bear Cub Scout|Bear]] [[den]] meetings and activities, with the assistance of one or more [[Assistant Cub Scout Den Leader]]s, the [[Den Chief]], and [[Denner]]. They coordinate the den's involvement in [[pack]] activities, and facilitate and track the den's [[Cub Scout Advancement|advancement]]. The [[{{PAGENAME}} Award]] is available to {{PAGENAME}}s who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements. [[Webelos Den Leaders]] are assigned to Webelos Patrols of 4th or 5th grade boys.

* With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.

* With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.

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* Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.

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* Provide meaningful jobs for the [[Denner|denner]] and [[Denner#Assistant_Denner|assistant denner]] so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.

* Use [[Boys' Life]] and [[Scouting magazine]]s, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.

* Use [[Boys' Life]] and [[Scouting magazine]]s, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.

* Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.

* Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.

* Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.

* Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.

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* Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.

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* Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the [[pack meeting]].

* Promote the religious emblems program.

* Promote the religious emblems program.

* Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.

* Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.

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==Qualifications ==

==Qualifications ==

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* Is at least 21 years old, subscribes to the Declaration of Religious Principle, and agrees to abide by the Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law. Possesses the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that the Boy Scouts of America deems necessary to afford positive leadership to youth. Should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and be able to work with adults. May be a parent or guardian of a boy in the den. Recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents and guardians of the Cub Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.

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{{Adult Leader Qualification}}

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The [[{{PAGENAME}}]] should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and able to work with adults and may be a parent or guardian of one of the boys in the den. The {{PAGENAME}} is recommended by the [[Cubmaster]] after consultation with parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the [[pack committee]] and [[chartered organization]]. Registered as an [[adult leader]] of the BSA.

With the assistant den leader, meet with the den chief and let him help plan den meetings and den activities; allow him to serve as den activities assistant.

Provide meaningful jobs for the denner and assistant denner so that they can learn responsibility and gain satisfaction from their efforts.

Use Boys' Life and Scouting magazines, Cub Scout Program Helps, the boys' handbooks, and other Cub Scouting literature as sources for program ideas.

Collect weekly den dues and turn them in to the pack treasurer at the monthly pack leaders' meetings. Keep accurate records of den dues and attendance.

Maintain a friendly relationship with Cub Scouts; encourage them to earn advancement awards. Keep accurate advancement records and see that boys receive recognition for their achievements.

Stimulate the Cub Scouts' imaginations on the program theme for the month and help the den prepare its stunts and exhibits for the pack meeting.

Promote the religious emblems program.

Help the den and pack earn the National Summertime Pack Award.

Help establish a close working relationship with the assistant den leader and den chief, functioning as a den leadership team.

Develop and maintain a good working relationship and open communication with den families. Use their talents to help enrich the den program. Hold den adults' meetings as often as needed to get acquainted with family members and strengthen den operation.

Involve den fathers, uncles, and grandfathers in outings and other den activities so that boys will have additional male role models.

See that a leader is available for all den meetings and activities. Call on the assistant den leader to fill in when necessary.

Take part in the annual pack program planning conference and pack leaders' meetings.

Help set a good example for the boys through behavior, attitude, and proper uniforming.

Youth Protection training is required for all BSA registered volunteers, regardless of their position. New leaders are required to take Youth Protection training before they submit an application for registration. The certificate of completion for this training must be submitted at the time application is made and before volunteer service with youth begins.

The Cub Scout Den Leader should be interested in and enjoy working with boys and able to work with adults and may be a parent or guardian of one of the boys in the den. The Cub Scout Den Leader is recommended by the Cubmaster after consultation with parents or guardians of the Webelos Scouts involved, and approved by the pack committee and chartered organization. Registered as an adult leader of the BSA.